DISQUS

Well I did vote for Obama and I feel very good about it. I really don't understand one issue voters but I know and love some so I'll shush.
Donald Miller, author and spokesperson for "Believers for Barack" recently spoke about this issue. It's a simple statement but one I agree with.

"I am a pro-life voter, but do not believe John McCain’s plan on the issue will work. McCain’s only stand on the issue has been a recent switch to a pro-life position, and a promise to continue the attempt to criminalize abortion through the Supreme Court.I believe this is an empty promise, and anybody who understands our judicial system would know this. Chief Justice John Roberts of the Supreme Court (our most conservative Judge, many feel, and the pro-lifers greatest hope for the plan to criminalize abortion) has stated that Roe V. Wade “is the law of the land” and has been backed up in precedent by the Casey case. He does not believe it is plausible to overturn both rulings. Of course it is possible, but it would take a judicial miracle and the appointment of even more conservative, activist judges. This is the only way the overturning of Roe V. Wade will happen. The continuation of rhetoric about being pro-life but not having a realistic plan has tired me of the Republican Party. As more and more evangelicals walk away, I hope Republicans will stop giving lip-service to this important issue. My hope is they will realize they are going to lose more and more votes until they are willing to engage in a bipartisan effort to make progress with comprehensive legislation that is realistic and actual.

The Democrats have proposed comprehensive legislation called the 95/10 initiative that aims to reduce the number of abortions that take place in this country by 95% within 10 years. While Barack Obama is a pro-choice candidate, he supports this and similar legislation. This is the only proposed and realistic strategy that can move us around the cultural impasse that is breathing hate and anger into the Christian community.

While Barack Obama opposes late-term abortions, he has made promises to the National Organization or Women to make progress in a woman’s right to chose. I wish Obama were more strong on this issue. Still, I do feel he will accomplish more than John McCain, as John McCain has only recently taken this position and offers no legislation and no plan.

This is a very debatable issue. There are facts on both sides that seem to refute any argument made. But I have had to do the research and take a position and, for now, this is my position."

Don't answer my "how are you doing" with a bunch of things Christianese. I really just want to know how you are- now how spiritual you think I want you to be or you think you should be.

This may seem really horrible but I mean it in love. "I don't want to watch another movie clip. Even if it is a great sermon illustration. Lets just get to the Biblical point"

And at my current church... "Yes yes you ARE very cool and trendy. Now stop worrying if someone is looking at you, just worship." (of course this also should be said to me sometimes. sigh.)

Not sure I agree with you completely. Yes I know that often times we do try and fail. But I also think often we are so unaware of what we are actually capable of we never even try to do the big things. I think there's something unique about the people who actually dare to belive "God made them special and they can do what they put their minds to" They are the ones that have the audacity to dream bigger than most and even if they fall short, they take way more land than the ones who never dared. Sure maybe you'll never be a greek scholar but what happened if you dared to try to be the best you could be and give your 100%? I'm sick of people giving into mediocracy. What ever happened to "with God all things are possible"? Peter walking on water and being the voice of the Acts style church, weak willed and poor in speech Moses leading the people out of Egypt, that whore Rahab getting her name in the faith chapter of Hebrews, little David the Shepherd going to be king eh... or maybe that seemingly illegitimate kid born in scandal on the wrong side of the tracks who turned out to die a scandalous death on the cross. Yeah, what would have happened if they stayed within their known limits?

I like Craig Groeschel too. Started listening/watching about 2 years ago. I am glad you're diggin his ministry too. I like this list. It's not just for Pastors. Hope you are well JMW! Love,
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This is kinda weird. But I miss seeing you so I guess it will do. Hope you learn lots and have fun!